Here, we take a look at what we do know... Her Majestys personal bag is used as much to send secret signals to staff as it is to carry personal items. If the Queen places her handbag on the table at dinner, it signals that she wants the event to end in the next five minutes. If she puts her bag on the floor, it shows shes not enjoying the conversation and wants to be rescued by her lady-in-waiting. View photos The Queen's official portrait to mark her 90th birthday. Her great-granddaughter Mia Tindall holds her handbag - Credit: Annie Liebowitz More The Queen is said to own more than 200 Launer handbags. Her preferred styles are the Royale and the black patent Traviata (23cm x 20cm x 10cm). The bag has a longer handle to ease the process of handshaking. But what's does she carry round with her? Surely the usual clutter of coins, keys and ticket stubs would be unnecessary for Her Majestyafter all, she doesnt own a passport, has no use for bus tickets and keys arent particularly handy when you have a doorman at hand.